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The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El Yezdi, A Lay of the Higher law

The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El Yezdi, A Lay of the Higher law

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The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El Yezdi, A Lay of the Higher law

by Sir Richard F. Burton [Haji Abdu El Yezdi]; Roger Ingpen

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London: Hutchinson & Co., 1914. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". Not Stated. An uncommon edition of Sir Richard Francis Burton's Arabic poem, with a foreword by Roger Ingpen. The scarce 1914 edition of this work, first published in 1880, in the publisher's original paper wraps. Ink inscriptions to the front free end paper, dated 1916 and 1958. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece of Burton with a facsimile signature. With a facsimile title page from the first edition.An English language poem written by 'Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî', a pseudonym of the true author, Sir Richard Francis Burton, a well-known British Arabist and explorer. In a note to the reader, Burton claims to be the translator of the poem, to which he gives the English title 'Lay of the Higher Law'. Burton's motive was bringing Sufist ideas to the Western World. With a foreword by Roger Ingpen, and notes to the rear. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally generally smart, though sunned to the spine with a little discolouration to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Several pages are uncut. Very Good Indeed

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El Yezdi, A Lay of the Higher law
Author
Sir Richard F. Burton [Haji Abdu El Yezdi]; Roger Ingpen
Illustrator
Not Stated
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good Indeed
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
Hutchinson & Co.
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1914
Size
7.5" by 5"
Keywords
Robert Burton Poetry Arabic poem Poetry

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